ABSCESS

ABSCESS

1. Define abscess: An abscess is a collection of pus that has built up within the tissue of the body. It is usually caused by a bacterial or fungal infection.

2. Types of abscesses:

   • Cutaneous abscess: occurs in the skin
   • Subcutaneous abscess: occurs beneath the skin
   • Gastrointestinal abscess: occurs in the gastrointestinal tract
   • Intra-abdominal abscess: occurs in the abdominal cavity
   • Brain abscess: occurs in the brain
   • Liver abscess: occurs in the liver
   • Lung abscess: occurs in the lungs
   • Dental abscess: occurs in the teeth or gums

3. Causes of abscess:

   • Bacterial infections
   • Fungal infections
   • Parasitic infections
   • Foreign bodies
   • Trauma
   • Surgery
   • Poor nutrition
   • Immune system disorders

4. Clinical features of abscess:

   • Pain
   • Swelling
   • Redness
   • Heat
   • Pus
   • Fever
   • Chills
   • Fatigue

5. Investigations:

   • Imaging studies (X-rays, CT scans, MRIs)
   • Laboratory tests (blood cultures, white blood cell count)
   • Endoscopy

6. Complications of abscess:

   • Spreading of the infection
   • Organ damage
   • Sepsis
   • Cellulitis
   • Abscess rupture

7. Management of abscess:

   • Antibiotics
   • Incision and drainage
   • Surgical drainage
   • Warm compresses
   • Rest

8. Treatment of abscess:

   • Antibiotics: to treat the underlying infection
   • Incision and drainage: to drain the abscess
   • Surgical drainage: to drain the abscess surgically
   • Warm compresses: to reduce swelling and pain
   • Rest: to allow the body to recover

9. Homoeopathic therapeutic approach:

   • Belladonna: for inflammation and redness
   • Calendula: for skin infections
   • Hypericum: for nerve pain
   • Sulfur: for skin conditions

10. Homoeopathic medicines:

    • Belladonna: for inflammation and redness
    • Calendula: for skin infections
    • Hypericum: for nerve pain
    • Sulfur: for skin conditions
    • Silica: for skin conditions and infections
    • Graphites: for skin conditions and infections